Emerald Necklace - October 2012 by Cleveland Metroparks

Emerald Necklace

October â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 Vol. 61 # 10

Featuring Cleveland Metroparks program guide and events

Contents Features 3 Nuts About Squirrels! 6 Look Out for the Botanical Vampires 12 Garfield Park Nature Center 25 Years and Counting

Columns 4 Notes from the Field 5 Naturalist’s Almanac

In Addition 2 Outdoor Odyssey 7 Fall Hayrides 8 Inside the Emerald Necklace 13 Hear Here! 14 Zoo News 16 Fall is Fantastic for Golf 19 Events by Location 20 Events Calendar 32 Directory

Saturday, October 13 • Noon to 4 p.m. • Free! Along the Ohio & Erie Canal Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation • Cuyahoga Hts. Hey kids and families: you know how to navigate the technical world of Facebook, YouTube and online games, but do you know how to be safe and have fun in the outdoors? Come to Outdoor Odyssey and explore nature and outdoor recreation. Pick up a “passport” and go on a FREE adventure. Travel from station to station, learning skills such as fishing, golf, and water safety. Explore nature through binoculars, solar scopes and magnifying glasses while learning about the sun, birds and pond life. Meet live animals from Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. When children complete a station, they get their passports stamped. Collect at least five stamps and earn a prize. In addition, kids can learn basic fishing skills such as casting, baiting a hook, fish identification and knot tying. Free live bait and loaner fishing equipment will be available while supplies last.

All photos by Casey Batule or Cleveland Metroparks photo archive unless otherwise noted.

For more information, call 216-206-1010 or visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com.

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Board of Park Commissioners Dan T. Moore Bruce G. Rinker President Vice-President

Debra K. Berry Vice-President

Brian M. Zimmerman

Executive Director-Secretary

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation Cleveland Metroparks does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability in employment, services or access to programs or activities. Special assistance for Cleveland Metroparks programs or facilities is available by calling 216-635-3264 in advance.

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is located off the E. 49th Street entrance, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga Hts. – just off the I-77/Grant Ave. exit. Follow the trail behind CanalWay Center to the event site.

Nuts About Squirrels! Every year I look forward to fall! During this season I watch in amazement as the world prepares for winter. As the days become shorter, the trees begin showing off their true colors. Plants let go of their seeds, ensuring their species’ survival in the upcoming spring. Birds migrate to warmer climates to wait out winter’s harsh temperatures. Many animals busily collect food and find suitable shelters to keep themselves warm as they, too, anticipate Earth’s period of slumber. My favorite creature to watch as it prepares for this time of year is the squirrel. Here in Ohio, that’s easy to do. We have many of these industrious creatures that have adapted to living in a variety of habitats, including those inhabited by humans. Ohio’s squirrel families include ground squirrels - such as the thirteenlined ground squirrel and the eastern chipmunk - and tree squirrels like the red, eastern gray, eastern fox, and southern flying squirrel. Tree squirrels, with their large tails, are one of the most easily recognized mammals on Earth. With acrobatic antics and their amazing ability to balance on tiny branches, squirrels provide hours of viewing entertainment. However, they don’t just use their tails for balancing high in the treetops. I often observe the eastern fox squirrels in my backyard holding their fuzzy orange tails over their backs protecting themselves from the rain, snow and the sun’s hot rays as they hunt for walnuts. Occasionally, I am graced with a visit from a little red squirrel that hides in my spruce trees. This small animal, with its white belly and ear tufts, is one of my favorite squirrels. I love to watch it stash seeds that have been tossed on the ground by the birds. When driving into town, I often see eastern gray squirrels precariously crossing the wires overhead. In my hometown, these creatures exhibit the black color phase. Amazingly these little animals are wise enough to cross above the cars, not in front of them. Their feet, much like our own hands, give them the ability to grip tightly to the wire and reach their destination safely. The most abundant tree squirrel in Ohio, the southern flying squirrel, is the smallest of the four and also the most elusive. Unfortunately, I am not among the lucky ones who have seen it in the woods at night, gliding from tree to tree. This nocturnal creature is only 8 to 10 inches long and weighs about two ounces. It is easily identified by the patagium, a loose fold of skin extending along its side from its wrist to its hind foot. This adaptation enables the flying squirrel to glide distances up to 295 feet! Squirrels are not only amusing, but also incredibly well adapted to the environments in which they live. I count myself fortunate to share a living space with these wonderful creatures. I guess you could say that makes me “nuts” about squirrels! Beth Whiteley Naturalist Garfield Park Nature Center 3

Summer with the Wrens Notes from the Field

They’re gone by now, I’d guess. Or if they haven’t left yet, they soon will. They delighted us almost every day from April through September, and became part of our daily routine. By October’s end, I count my calendar by the number of months to wait until the first melodious house wren song once again fills our neighborhood with the joy of spring. Years ago, a comedy called “Oh God!” made the rounds of local theatres. In it, George Burns (playing God) and John Denver (as a sales clerk) meet, and Denver is tasked with the chore of getting God’s message to the public. Through a series of well-played incidents, the message is finally delivered in court and the work is done. At the end, God tells Denver that he’s taking a vacation, and when asked where, he replies “...I’m going off to spend some time with the animals; they’re one of my best things, you know.” That scene became indelibly etched in my memory, and I vowed that when I retired, I would do the same thing. When spring arrived, I had little time to think before the animals found me instead. Early April brought a male house wren to the shrubs and trees in the backyard. After several weeks of singing nearly constantly, more than 500 times each day, he decided that the old abandoned wren house nestled in the trellis and blooming clematis on the back porch must be included in his household plans for 2012. We watched him as he tirelessly brought twigs of just the right size and pulled and pushed them one by one in the old nest box. It took him several days, and he ended by jamming in the last few small sticks from outside until the box became so filled, that sticks poked out the hole. All this amidst singing, singing, singing as he hoped to convince a returning lady wren that he was the finest, most fit house wren in all the land, and that she should bear his young. Persistence pays off, they say, and by late April she moved in. We never noticed her until one morning we spied him bringing a small insect into the nest box, and quickly leaving. Soon another wren poked her head out, and we knew that his labor in song and sticks had been rewarded. Our days changed then, and “breakfast with the wrens” became a daily event. We’d watch him bring back a few tiny sticks or 4

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Baby wrens photo by Kim Hinkle

stiff grass pieces from time to time, and she’d apparently accept them for her idea of finishing touches on the nest. Then the activity patterns shifted, and though he still sang vigorously from several perches in different places around the yard, he slowed his pace each day. Almost two weeks later, tiny calls of hatchlings were heard whenever the male brought food. Both adults then began a dawn-to-dusk frenzy of finding tiny spiders, mites, insects of various kinds and occasionally pieces of grit. As we watched each day, we learned which adult was the female. She always approached the nest from behind, hopped up on the roof, and entered the box from the right side. Often she stayed in the nest until the male came with food, and sometimes spent as much as a half hour there. The little male almost always landed on a small twiggy perch nearby, came to the box from the left, landed on top and hopped down to the perch and fed the little ones inside. It took more than two weeks until that final morning when, as we sat on the porch with breakfast, we noticed that both parents’ calls were different. They spent much time just outside the nest, peeking in the hole and chirping and waggling their wings. Soon one tiny head poked out, then two. Then one tiny well-feathered fledgling hopped out and fluttered up the clematis nearby to find a perch and take its first look at the world. Seconds later, another baby wren hopped out and joined the first just above the nest, then a third, and finally a fourth baby emerged. We sat spellbound as the two adults coaxed the little ones away with small buggy treats, and within an hour, they were gone. We realized that with their leaving, more than a month’s “breakfast with the wrens” was done. The porch seemed a very quiet place again.

Ever the optimist, Kim hung three other boxes up on the porch in different places, including an odd one we’d found with a dial-a-hole front with three different diameter openings, one for three differentsized birds. She set it for medium and hung it with the others. For several weeks, nothing seemed to happen. The porch had been forsaken. We’d hear the little male sing a few half-hearted songs each day, but we concluded that he’d been abandoned by his lady love for the rest of the year. But one morning we saw him exploring the dial-a-hole box. Not much later, both wrens were there. Two weeks later, the soft sounds of hungry baby wrens drifted down from the box and he and she both struggled to find tiny bits of food to grow their second batch of nestlings. Breakfast with the wrens commenced once more, at least for another week or two, and again, as George Burns suggested, we’d “gone off to spend time with the animals,” becoming silent partners in the lives of our house wrens. This same drama is played out in hundreds of places in your Cleveland Metroparks. House wrens, called Jenny wrens, are among the nation’s most widely distributed songbirds and occur from coast to coast, border to border. Singing males are easy to find. Their calls, loud and distinctive burbling, bubble across forest edges in all 16 reservations. By the time you read this, the wrens will have headed south to warmer places where tiny bugs and spiders abound. Mark your calendars for April, listen to the house wren songs online, and find your own place for breakfast with the wrens in your Cleveland Metroparks!

Naturalist’s Almanac

October

October brings cool refreshing temperatures and typically the first frost of the fall. With this our attention turns to the trees, as cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours reveal hidden leaf colors. The change starts slowly with reds of black gums and sweet gums beginning the show and then picks up pace as the burgundys of ashes and reds, oranges and yellows of maples join in the show hitting the peak in color. Now, just as these begin to fade, the oaks are just beginning the final act before strong winds bring an abrupt end to the show. Birds

Insects

Forest edges are great places to search for poison ivy vines with their white berries packed with energy. These are consumed by migrant and local birds with a vengeance. Look for chickadees, titmice, cardinals, woodpeckers and migrating yellow-rumped warblers feasting on the fruits that quickly disappear. The marshes are filled with activity as waterfowl migration is well underway. Wood duck numbers increase in the oxbows of North Chagrin Reservation where it is easy to see over one hundred in just one wetland feasting on the abundant seeds and nuts that have fallen into the shallow waters.

With each passing day the insect songs heard in meadows are becoming quieter and quieter. The crickets, grasshoppers and katydids are reaching the end of their life cycle; the first heavy frost will put an end to their songs. However, before they fall silent they have already initiated next year’s generation as their eggs have been deposited and will overwinter to begin the cycle again in the spring.

Mammals October is a busy month for mammals as they are utilizing autumn’s bounty to prepare for the winter ahead. Squirrels and chipmunks scamper through dry leaves locating and caching seeds and nuts. Ground hogs waddle, as they are fat with a summer worth of feasting and put the finishing touch on their internal food supply. Beaver activity increases around wetlands throughout Cleveland Metroparks as they are busy cutting trees and shrubs to store sticks in an underwater cache for their winter food supply.

Trees Mast crops provide a bounty for wildlife this month. Sweet white oak and bitter red oak acorns begin to fall and are consumed by squirrels, deer, birds and insects providing a good layer of fat before winter. Hickory nuts and black walnuts are stashed underground and in hollow trees to provide food during the cold winter months. Witch hazel now only begins to bloom as last year’s seeds are now dispersed by small “explosions” sending seeds flying up to 10 feet away!

Robert D. Hinkle, PhD Chief Naturalist Emeritus rdh@clevelandmetroparks.com

Witch hazel

Look Out for the Botanical Vampires As far back as I can remember I have always been fascinated with horror movies. When I saw Interview with the Vampire, I could not take my eyes off the screen. Gruesome characters like zombies and vampires make me all giddy inside. The unique feeding habits of vampires intrigue me, and make me think of the vampires existing in Cleveland Metroparks. Yes, I said vampires in the park. These vampires are parasitic wildflowers. They survive by getting some or all of their nutrients and water from another plant. Worldwide, more than 4,000 species of parasitic plants have been identified in 19 different families. They share general characteristics: having a modified root (called haustorium) to transport nutrients and water from their host plant; the method of connecting their vascular system to their victim; abandoning the photosynthesis process; and being exposed at the surface of their host (epiparasites) or hidden within it (endoparasites). These sap-sucking plants are classified by the way they complete their life cycle, where they attach to the host, and their dependence on the host plant. Three native wildflowers - squawroot, Indian pipe and beechdrops â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lurk in our woods, waiting to feed on their victims. They attach to the roots of their host and depend on it to complete their life cycle and acquire the necessary nutrients and water. Unlike some other parasitic plants, our residential botanical parasites do not harm their host in their quest for food. As you hike the trails around Cleveland Metroparks, keep your eyes open for: Squawroot (Conophalis americana): A parasite of oak, this plant looks like a pinecone and stands 3 to 8 inches. It blooms in late spring, producing yellow-brown flowers. Indian pipe (Monotropa uniflora): This herbaceous perennial acquires its nutrients from fungi that feed off organic matter or tree roots. The plant stands 4 to 10 inches and blooms in summer. Flowers are white or pinkish. Beechdrops (Epifagus virginiana): This parasite of the American beech stands 6 to 20 inches. The reddish, brown, or yellowish flowers bloom in late summer. These botanical vampires pose no threat to you, so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to wear a garlic necklace while hiking around the Emerald Necklace. Happy vampire hunting! Angelec Hillsman Naturalist North Chagrin Nature Center 6

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Squawroot steals nutrients from the roots of oak trees Photo by Robert L. Anderson USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

Fall Hayrides at the Chalet Recreation Area Public hayrides can be enjoyed Saturday nights, October 6, 13, 20, and 27 • 6 - 10 p.m. and Sunday afternoons, October 7, 14, 21, and 28 • 1 - 4 p.m. Enjoy Saturday night and Sunday afternoon in October with an old-fashioned hayride at the Chalet Recreation Area! In addition to hayrides, enjoy free activities that include square dancing for all ages, a hay maze and family entertainment on Saturday nights. On Sundays, free bonus activities include coloring and craft stations, and pumpkin painting (a nominal fee). The public, tractor-drawn hayrides are offered on a firstcome, first-served basis, and leave approximately every half hour. The hayrides cost $8 for adults, $6 for children, ages 3 to 11, and free for children, 2 and under (must ride on an adult lap).

Private Hayrides Private hayrides can be enjoyed on October weekends for $150 per wagon. (Wagons accommodate 25 kids or 20 adults.) A limited number of private haywagon rides are available for groups on Saturdays and Sundays during public hours. Visitors can also enjoy haywagon ‘dayrides’ on Friday, October 12 and 26 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wagons can be rented for these daytime outings such as preschool trips, senior and family picnics, or business get-aways at $95 per hayride. Private rental of the Chalet Recreation Area, including hayrides, is also available throughout October during nonpublic hours (call for details). Advanced reservations are required for group rides and rentals.

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides Enjoy the clip-clop of special horse-drawn hayrides on Sunday, October 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. Horse-drawn hayrides are offered at $12.50 per person, and include a half-hour leisurely ride, hot cider/hot chocolate and a snack. The horse-drawn hayrides are by reservation only, and space is limited. For more information on any hayride or to make reservations for naturalist-led, private or horse-drawn hayrides, call 440-572-9990. The Chalet Recreation Area is located at 16200 Valley Parkway in Mill Stream Run Reservation, between Routes 42 and 82 in Strongsville – just a short distance from I-71 and the Ohio Turnpike. 7

Ranger Open House

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Saturday, October 6 • Noon – 4 p.m. Ranger Headquarters Rocky River Reservation Fairview Park Celebrate National Crime Prevention Month at Cleveland Metroparks Ranger Department Community Open House, and attend K-9 Radar’s retirement ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy demonstrations by the K-9 Unit, hear about the care and training of the horses in the Mounted Unit, and get valuable bicycle safety tips from the Bike Patrol Rangers. Then take a tour of the Headquarters facility and stroll down the history hall where vintage police-related equipment and photographs are displayed. Ranger vehicles used for patrolling on- and off-road will be on exhibit.

Sunday, October 7 • Noon – 4 p.m. Garfield Park Nature Center Garfield Park Reservation Garfield Heights For the past 25 years, Garfield Park Nature Center has provided guests with a place to learn more about nature and local history. Today, GPNC has become the neighborhood place to discover more about nature in your neighborhood backyard. Join us for this time to look back, look forward, and celebrate 25 years of service to the community. For more information, call 216-341-3152. Noon – 4 p.m.

Display of the first 25 years, crafts, Nature Center Open House

Enjoy an afternoon at the Ranger Open House finding out about the law enforcement staff and their role protecting, serving and educating Cleveland Metroparks visitors.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. History of Garfield Park walking tour

Kids Club members can receive their passport sticker when they complete youth fingerprinting.

2:45 – 3 p.m.

Anniversary Cookie Celebration

3 – 4 p.m.

Nature hikes through Garfield Park

For more information, call 440-331-5530. Ranger Headquarters is located at 4600 Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation in Fairview Park.

Frostville Museum Haunted Trail October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 – 30 Dark - 10:30 p.m. Frostville Museum • Rocky River Reservation • North Olmsted Get in the Halloween spirit on this Trail of Terror! The trail features Terror Xtreme with mischievous ghouls and many new and scary monsters in a dark and wooded trail. Halloween goes to a whole new level. Light refreshments are available. Cost is $10 per person or $8 per person in groups of 20 or more. All ages welcome. For more information contact Dan Allen at 440-263-7641, or go to www.olmstedhistoricalsociety.org.

25th Anniversary Celebration of Garfield Park Nature Center

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Garfield Park Nature Center is located off the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation in Garfield Heights – north of the I-480/Broadway Avenue exit.

North Chagrin Nature Photography Weekend Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. North Chagrin Nature Center North Chagrin Reservation • Mayfield Village Bring your camera to North Chagrin Reservation for a weekend of workshops and presentations focusing on wildlife, general photography and photo editing. The weekend features field trips, a North Chagrin Nature Photography Photo Contest/Show, speakers and presentations.

Saturday, October 13 8 – 11 a.m. Photography Treks Registration and a $5 fee are required for each photo trek. Space is limited; registration begins October 1. Call 440-473-3370. Joe Brilla – A Walk in the Woods Eric Sipols – Bird Photography Bruce Mack – Flowers and Insects 12:30 p.m. Linda Bourassa – Composition and Photography... Using Nature As A Guide 2 p.m. Joshua Clark – Joshua Clark’s Journey in Nature Photography 3:30 p.m. Jennifer Brumfield – Birding & Photography Wrapped in One: Digiscoping

Sunday, October 14 8 – 11 a.m. Photography Treks Registration and a $5 fee are required for each photo trek. Space is limited. Registration begins October 1. Call 440-473-3370. Joe Brilla – A Walk in the Woods Eric Sipols – Bird Photography Bruce Mack – Flowers and Insects Mohammed Hassanali – Nature Photography for Kids 12:30 p.m. Lori Fox – Photoshop Elements 2 p.m. Lori Fox – Photoshop Elements (Advanced Techniques) 3:30 p.m. Mike Demeter, Dodd Camera – Nature Photography for Advanced & SLR Users

North Chagrin Nature Photography Contest The top photos from the 2012 Photography Contest will be displayed from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and visitors will be able to vote for their favorite photo. Entries must be dropped off from September 15 to 23, between 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Photographers must sign a liability waiver when entering work. All photos must be picked up by November 11, or risk being discarded. On both days, Dodd Camera employees will provide support, answer questions and demonstrate lenses and photographic accessories. They will have a variety of loaner lenses available for Nikon, Canon and Sony DSLRs. North Chagrin Nature Center is located off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Mayfield Village – south of the I-90/Route 91 exit. 9

A Look Ahead Reflections of Nature Quilt Show November 10 and 11 • 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rocky River Nature Center Rocky River Reservation • North Olmsted Come and see how nature has inspired regional quilters to create functional art. Rocky River Nature Center will have over 60 juried quilts hanging in our newly renovated building. Quilt shop vendors will be present to help you with the tools for your first or 40th project. Talks, demonstrations, and inspiration will be a part of this 10th annual quilt show. There is still a little time left to enter your nature-themed quilt into the show. Pick up applications at any nature center or download an application online at clevelandmetroparks.com. Deadline to enter the quilt show is Thursday, October 25.

Reflections of Nature Craft Sale December 8 and 9 • 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rocky River Nature Center Rocky River Reservation • North Olmsted Now is the time to support your local artisans by buying handmade, nature inspired creations. Keep the economy local this holiday season by coming to the newly renovated Rocky River Nature Center to purchase a unique gift that celebrates the natural world. For more information, call 440-734-6660.

Watershed Stewardship Center Grand Opening December 8 • Noon – 4 p.m. West Creek Reservation • Parma Explore the new 17,800 square foot building dedicated to watershed education and protection. Hands-on activities, tours, hikes and meet Wally Water Drop. For more information, call 216-635-3200 ext. 4211.

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There’s Still Time To Get On The Path To Better Living It’s not too late to take steps towards better health and explore new trails with Cleveland Metroparks Walking Works Program. Now through the end of October, hike at least eight of 13 designated trails on your own – any time - it’s fun and easy, and you can feel better while discovering the wonders of nature. This year take an easy hike in Bedford, Big Creek, Bradley Woods, Garfield Park, Mill Stream Run and Rocky River reservations. Moderate walkers can hit the trails in Euclid Creek, Hinckley, Ohio & Erie Canal and South Chagrin reservations. Those looking for a difficult hike will appreciate the challenging hikes in Brecksville, North Chagrin and Rocky River reservations. After completing each walk, sign and date your Walking Works form. Complete eight walks and return your form to Cleveland Metroparks to receive this year’s Walking Works shield. Display your shield on your own walking stick or purchase a walking stick at any EarthWords Nature Shop. Want to walk with others while learning about the natural features of the trails? Naturalist-led hikes along the designated trails will be available through October. Look for naturalist-led walks starting on page 20. For a list of the designated hikes and directions, and to download the Walking Works form check our website at www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Walking Works forms are also available at Cleveland Metroparks nature centers.

Over the past years Cleveland Metroparks has been monitoring and evaluating the forest communities throughout its 22,000 acres. As a result of this work, the natural resources division recently prepared a comprehensive plan to address priority areas that have been degraded over the years through many factors including storm damage, development of surrounding property, deer and invasive species including the Emerald Ash Borer. Based on this plan, approximately 40,000 trees will be planted during the next several years. In many cases trees must be grown specifically for Cleveland Metroparks to ensure that they are the appropriate native species for each reservation within the Park District. To celebrate its 95th anniversary and begin reforestation efforts, Cleveland Metroparks planted 95 trees on Fort Hill in Rocky River Reservation last April. Donations to the Legacy Fund supported this important initiative and will continue to support future planting. To learn how you can help rehabilitate Cleveland Metroparks natural areas, contact Karen Kannenberg, manager of gift and donor development, at 216-635-3217 or kjk@clevelandmetroparks.com. Or, visit clevelandmetroparks.com and select ‘donate.’

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Garfield Park Nature Center 25 Years and Counting The history of Garfield Park Reservation dates back over a century when in 1894 the City of Cleveland purchased three farms to create Newburgh Park. The intent was to create a new south side park for Clevelanders eager to get away from the noise and clamor of city life. In 1897, the park was renamed Garfield Park. In 1986, Cleveland Metroparks acquired Garfield Park from the City of Cleveland. An old city service garage was transformed into a nature center that opened its doors on October 10, 1987 and nature education was born in Garfield Park. For the past 25 years, Garfield Park Nature Center has provided guests with a place to learn more about nature and local history. Where trucks were once serviced, children now play and discover more about their outdoor world, while adults relax by the fireplace or bird viewing window. What was once a parking lot behind the building has been magically transformed into a wildlife garden that allows guests to witness nature up close. I have been fortunate enough to be part of Garfield Park Nature Center since 1992. The years have held many surprises and wonderful memories. Staff, volunteers and guests pass through these doors regularly and play an important role in the community. An everchanging neighborhood has coupled with an ever-changing natural environment. The Flood of 1994 challenged us unexpectedly one rain-soaked August morning, yet we forged ahead with our mission. Renovation of the nature center in 2002 – 03 gave us a wonderful opportunity to provide guests with many new and improved services. Two classrooms and a conservation cabin area were added. The new exhibits tied the history of Garfield Park to the present. We will continue to move forward and improve our services for you. Just like the original Newburgh Park, our desire for the community is to be your place to come to get away from it all, to enjoy the outdoors, and discover how your community and natural world blend together. We hope you’ll come celebrate with us on October 7. (See page 8 for a schedule). Whether it’s your first time or thousandth time, we await your walk through our doors to learn more about what is outdoors. Make yourself at home here, share your stories, or make some new memories here at Garfield Park Nature Center…where you can discover nature in your neighborhood backyard! Carl Casavecchia Garfield Park Nature Center manager

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Discover the History of Hinckley Reservation on the Hear Here! Audio Tour June 15 - December 31 • Hinckley Reservation Through December 31, visitors of all ages can enjoy a half-day adventure on a self-led tour of five different sites celebrating Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley Reservation. Spend a morning or afternoon solo or with a group of people, hop in the car, and get ready to tune your radio to 1620 AM at each Hear Here! site for a unique tour of five gems of the “Emerald Necklace” with interesting facts about the area you are visiting. You can learn facts and interesting stories about places like Hinckley Lake, Buzzard Roost, Whipp’s Ledges, Worden Heritage Homestead and Ledges and learn about Mr. Johnson of Johnson’s Picnic Area. Feel free to customize your tour – stopping at sites in whatever order you like. This half-day, self-led Hear Here! tour is great for all ages and allows you the flexibility of experiencing the tour all in one day or by making different stops on different days. At each stop on the tour, you can pull your car into a parking space, turn off the engine, and tune into 1620 AM to listen to fun facts and interesting stories. The broadcast may be in progress. But the message repeats itself and can be listened to more than once to ensure all the fascinating details about the site and its surroundings are covered. To experience the wonders of the five sites even more, you are encouraged to get out and explore by hiking, picnicking or just relaxing at the site. For maps or directions to help locate Hear Here! sites, visit www. clevelandmetroparks.com or call 216-635-3200.

Boo at the Zoo is a Wild and Spooky Safari! Children of all ages love the spooktacular annual Halloween celebration Boo at the Zoo -- now entering its 23rd year of showcasing the park after dark! This year, Boo at the Zoo takes over Cleveland Metroparks Zoo from 6-9 p.m. October 18-21 and 25-28. Tickets are on sale now at clemetzoo.com and at the Zoo’s Box Office. General admission is $8, children younger than 2 are free and Zoo Members receive $1 off each admission. Last year, several nights sold out, so get your tickets now to avoid missing out! A spooky, not scary, Halloween theme creeps up during Boo at the Zoo, with lights, music, activities, decorations and the chance to see many of your favorite animals at night including grizzly bears, wolves, tigers, lions and elephants. Everyone is encouraged to wear a costume and get into the holiday spirit with Ghostly Golf, a Hay Maze, the Jack O’Lantern Express train ride, Get Close animal encounters and lots of photo opportunities with costumed characters.

Zoo News

The popular nightly pumpkin feedings with the elephants will return this year, along with magicians, clowns and more. Radio Disney will be set up at Rising Waters campsite and Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital will have a Halloween Safety Zone at the Center for Zoological Medicine. What other treats does the Zoo have in store for Boo guests? How about the Not-so-Haunted Greenhouse, a dance party and a complimentary treat bag for every child? You never know what surprises may be waiting when the moon rises on Boo at the Zoo, and there’s so much to see, you might have to come twice! Guests are encouraged to bring flashlights to illuminate some of the darker pathways. Boo at the Zoo is presented by Giant Eagle, with support from Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Joe Yachanin Marketing & Public Relations Specialist

all photos courtesy of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

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Photo Safari Now through November 1 Time is running out to submit pictures in the Zoo’s annual amateur photography contest, Photo Safari. Through November 1, just take your best shot on Zoo grounds and submit it on photographic paper. Categories include Bird, Mammal, Plant/Insect, Amphibian/Reptile/Fish, Friends/ Family and new this year, a special RainForest category to celebrate the exhibit’s 20th anniversary. There’s also a junior category for kids ages 2-11. Every month we pick a “pic of the month” and post it on the Zoo’s blog, The Roar Report. Prizes will be

EdZooCation Calendar Education Programs at the Zoo

Overnights at the Zoo – All programs run 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morning. Would you like to sleep over at the Zoo, hike the park at night, get close to the animals and take a behind the scenes tour? Then round up your pack, troop, horde, pride, colony or herd and plan an event they’ll never forget! There are two wild overnight experiences to choose from (availability varies by date): Outback After Dark – Sleep in an Australian rancher’s homestead and learn about the animals and culture of the Land Down Under – Friday and Saturday nights. Night Tracks – Sleep over in the Wolf Wilderness cabin and become a scientist for a night while exploring Northern Trek – Friday and Saturday nights. Family Discoveries – 9 – 10:30 a.m. October 6 and 13 Bring the entire family for a special Zoo experience featuring hands-on activities and guided tours (topics vary by date). Find out what it takes to care for the thousands of animals in the Zoo during a special program on exotic veterinary care on October 6.

awarded in each category and a Best in Show photo will be chosen. Prizes include Zoo memberships, Cleveland Metroparks golf passes, Discount Drug Mart gift cards and a behind the scenes Zoo tour. Entry forms are available in the Zoo’s Exhibit Hall or online at clemetzoo.com. Photo Safari is supported by Discount Drug Mart and the First Merit Foundation.

Explore the canopy of the rainforest and learn how buying candy can help save rainforest species such as the orangutan on October 13. Preschool Safari – All programs run 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Designed for families with children younger than 5, these fun-filled programs engage preschoolers with special hands-on activities and a Get Close animal encounter geared just for them. (Topics vary by date.) Mammals & Me – October 3 Amazing African Animals – October 10 Adventures in Australia – October 17 What’s for Dinner? – October 24 Sticky Tongues and Scaly Ones – October 31. To register, call 216-635-3391 or visit clemetzoo.com/learn.asp.

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Fall is Fantastic for Golf Enjoy the fall colors while enjoying a round this October! Remember – fall rates begin October 9! Great savings on all eight Cleveland Metroparks courses!

Manakiki

$10.50 – 9 holes

$18 – 18 holes

Sleepy Hollow

$10.50 – 9 holes

$18 – 18 holes

Shawnee Hills

$9 – 9 holes

$15 – 18 holes

Par 3

$5.50 – 9 holes

Big Met

$9 – 9 holes

$15 – 18 holes

Seneca

$9 – 9 holes

$15 – 18 holes

Little Met

$6.50 – 9 holes

Mastick Woods $5.50 – 9 holes Washington

$6.50 – 9 holes

Fall Tour Tournament Series Barbour Cup (27-holes) Saturday, October 6 Sleepy Hollow Golf Course Brecksville Reservation $180 per team (27 holes, includes cart fee)

Cleveland Metroparks Tour Championship Saturday, October 13 Manakiki Golf Course North Chagrin Reservation $50 per player (includes cart) Online registration is available at clevelandmetroparks.com/golf. For more information on golf events offered throughout the season, call 440-232-7247.

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Moonlight Golf October 19 • Mastick Woods • 6:45 p.m. 216-267-5626 Golfers challenge their night vision and play nine holes with a Nitelite golf ball - it glows in the dark! This month, a shotgun start takes players into a night world, with glowing golf balls, tees and greens. Registration is required, and space is limited. The fee is $25 per person. Players should arrive 30 minutes before the listed start time.

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Think Holidays EarthWords has also been thinking about the approaching holidays and we have done some buying of our own to help make your holiday shopping a one-stop trip. Visit us soon and see what we’ve found for everyone on your gift list. Choose from apparel and caps for Dad and lovely, unique jewelry for Mom. We also have wonderful books and puzzles for the kids. And you must see our selection of nature-related ornaments. Think EarthWords!

LOCATIONS/HOURS Hinckley Lake Boathouse and Store 1 West Drive Hinckley Township 330-278-2160 Open daily 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511 Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Sunday Noon – 4:45 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center North Olmsted 440-734-7576 Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Sunday Noon – 4:45 p.m.

CanalWay Center Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1003

Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Sunday Noon – 4:45 p.m. The EarthWords CanalWay shop has been downsized and will now feature snacks, beverages and Cleveland Metroparks logo items.

EarthWords Supports Local Vendors Meet Gary Vaccarello, owner of CES, EarthWords’ source for the white tees used for our popular t-shirt stamping. In 1992, Gary decided to start his own online ordering business, Corporate Electronic Stationary, selling business cards, letterheads, etc. to large corporations. The company has now evolved to offer printing, screen printing and embroidery and promotional products. For the past 10 years, Gary has also used his talent and creativity to create custom shirts for many departments throughout Cleveland Metroparks. It’s always a pleasure to work with Gary.

Shirt of the Month: Advice from a Trout This is a perfect shirt for all fishermen with good advice for us all: Show your true colors ~ Be a good catch ~ Don’t be lured by shiny objects ~ Scale back ~ Cherish clean water ~ Know when to keep your mouth shut ~ Don’t give up without a fight. This military green tee is made from heavyweight, pre-shrunk cotton and is available in sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL. $18

Visit EarthWords October 6 – Steelhead Expo @ Rocky River Nature Center October 13 & 14 – Nature Photography Weekend @ North Chagrin Nature Center 17

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Summer’s green leaves are taking on their autumn hues and nights are starting to get crisper. Join us for a few educational and entertaining programs that are perfect for the emerging fall season. Our Fall 2012 Program Guide is abounding with autumn inspiration for the whole family – check it out at www.lensc.org or call 440-871-2900 for full program details and registration information.

Creepy, Crawly Creatures NEOEA Day with BAYarts

Fall Hayride Nights

Fridays, October 5 or October 26 6 – 9 p.m. Fee: $12/adults; $8/child, ages 2 and up (1 year and under FREE)

Friday, October 12 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fee: $48/child (includes all art supplies) Children in Grades 1 – 4, join us for a daylong program filled with creepy, crawly creatures. Start the day at BAYarts creating spooky paintings and sculptures just in time for Halloween! Pack a healthy lunch to eat before you start an afternoon filled with nocturnal animals and other things that squirm and startle at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Be sure to dress for the weather. Pick up at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center at 4 p.m. Registration required. Registration takes places at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center ONLY.

All-Access Pass

Wednesdays, October 3 or October 17* 6:30 – 8 p.m. Fee: $12/person; members $10/person Go behind the scenes with Director of Wildlife Dave Wolf as he leads you where few have ever gone before! Go upstairs and downstairs, on and off display with Dave as he promises to leave no door unopened. Find out what happens when injured wildlife arrives at the Center, go hands-on with rarely seen resident animals and find out what they get up to after hours! Pre-registration required. *Also available Wednesdays, November 7 and November 21.

Fill a fall Friday with fantastic family fun! Reserve your spot now and then gather up the family and enjoy a pizza and salad dinner, handson fall activities for the kids, planetarium programs, live wildlife encounters and hayrides for all ages! And on October 26, put on your costume and trick or treat through our un-scary Wildlife Gardens, too! Registration required.

Second Nature: A Series for Lifelong Learners Thursday, October 11 7 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $7/adult, in advance; $10/adult, day of program Passengers Ships of the Great Lakes

Take a voyage through time as we explore pleasure cruises, industry and maritime disasters on the Great Lakes: from the immigrant trades of New York to the opulent cruise ships of the late 1800s and even the conversion of passenger ships into aircraft carrier training vessels during the World Wars. All of this and more will be presented by engaging speakers George Ryan, retired president of the Lake Carriers’ Association, and Rob Catalano, former deputy director of the Steamship William G. Mather Maritime Museum.

Walter R. Schuele Planetarium Family Programs * Twinkle Tots

Monthly SkyQuest: 55 Years of Spaceflight

This is a program designed for the toddler in your family. Hear some fun music and learn what we can see up in the sky. Find out that it is fun (not scary!) to be in the dark, because that’s when we can see the stars. See some pictures made out of stars and moving lights in the sky. Children should be able to sit for about 15 minutes. Best for ages 0 – 2.

Come and celebrate the 55th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik. When and why did people first send machines and then people into space? Explore the Space Race and the amazing events leading up to men walking on the moon! If you didn’t grow up during this time, you really missed something, so come and experience it now! Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Thursdays and Saturdays • 11 a.m. Fee: $1/person (including infants)

Stellar Stars

Wednesdays • 11 a.m. and Saturdays • Noon Fee: $2/person Grab your passport, blast off and travel through space to explore a new destination in our solar system. Learn about a different picture in the stars each week and take home a coloring page. Complete your passport and receive a special treat! Great for ages 3 – 5.

Saturdays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27 • 1 p.m. (New Time!) Saturdays, October 6 and 20 • 7:30 p.m. (New Time!) Fee: $3/person

Sunday Under the Stars

Sundays • 11 a.m., Noon and 1 p.m. Fee: $2/person Join us for an out-of-this-world experience the whole family can enjoy! We’ll start with a demonstration of how our planetarium really is a magical place for our youngest visitors and then talk about a special subject of interest for all ages. We’ll conclude with a look at what’s going on in the sky tonight. Best for ages 2 and up.

* Doors close promptly at start time. Tickets for all star shows are available at the Welcome Desk 30 minutes before the program begins on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Located at 28728 Wolf Road in Bay Village • 440-871-2900 • www.lensc.org Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is an independent nonprofit affiliate of Cleveland Metroparks and receives public support with local tax dollars from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, to preserve and enrich our region’s cultural heritage. 18

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October Events by Location

Monthly Morning with the Birds

Cleveland Metroparks is celebrating the “Year of the Pollinator.” Look for this symbol next to Cleveland Metroparks special “Year of Pollinator” related programs and events.

Off-site programs

13 • Biking the Back Roads: Geauga County Amish Country 18 • Urban Explorations: Tremont

(BeR) Bedford Reservation

11 • Bird or Bust: Chasing Sparrows 14 • Woodlands of Bedford: Sagamore Creek in Autumn 21 • The Sights of Autumn 23 • Artist in the Park 30 • Hiking for the Young at Heart

(BNC) Brecksville Nature Center

Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rt. 82 entrance, Brecksville 440-526-1012 6 • 13 • 20 • 27 • Living Portraits from the Past 7 • The Colors of Fall Hike 8 • Prairie Hike 10 • 25 • Animal Crackers 12 • Family Monarch Tagging 13 • 20 • 27 • Basic Wilderness Survival 15 • Fall Exploration Hike 17 • Evening Exploration 23 • Hidden Story Hike

(BWR) Bradley Woods Reservation 13 • Advanced Tree Identification 20 • The Beauty of Bradley

(CWC) CanalWay Center

Open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Off E. 49th St., Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, Cuyahoga Hts. 216-206-1000 1 – 31 • Hunt of the Month 1 – 31 • Photography Display 1 – 31 • Spiders of the World 5 • 20 • 27 • CanalWay Cart Tours – Northern Route 6 • 12 • 26 • CanalWay Cart Tours – Southern Route 6 • Unlocked Through Songs and Images: Navigating CanalWay’s Forgotten History 7 • Harvest Time Tips 12 • CanalWay Campfire 13 • Outdoor Odyssey 17 • Stroller School 17 • Hidden Valley Homeschoolers: Bike the Canal 20 • Acoustic Players Circle 20 • Care and Feeding of Tranatulas 20 • Pumpkin Party 20 • Spider 101 21 • Family Fall Fishing 24 • Preschoolers: Native Americans 26 • 27 • 28 • 31 • Urban Explorations: Kingsbury Run… the Torso Murders Cleveland Astronomical Society 4 • First Detection of Gallery Cluster Motions

(ECR) Euclid Creek Reservation 6 • The Unseen Euclid Creek

Group Programming For information on group programs, call any Cleveland Metroparks nature or visitor center.

Outdoor Adventures With IGO The Institute of the Great Outdoors (IGO) offers year-round courses in canoeing, backpacking and more, plus Escapes to Nature throughout the U.S. and Canada. For details, visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com.

(GPNC) Garfield Park Nature Center Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Broadway Ave. or Turney Rd. entrance, Garfield Heights 216-341-3152 1 – 31 • Halloween Scavenger Hunt 6 • All About Camouflage 7 • 25th Anniversary Celebration 15 • Fall Colors Hike 18 • Eyes on OWLS! 19 • Beautiful Bats 23 • Wondrous White-tails 27 • Pumpkin Carving 29 • Costume Creatures 31 • Fantastic Fall

(HiR) Hinckley Reservation

6 • 7 • 13 • Voyageur Canoe Paddle 7 • Pontoon Float 19 • Fall Foliage 29 • Voyageur Full Moon Paddle

(HuR) Huntington Reservation

4 • Bird or Bust: Chasing Migration 27 • Volunteer to Adopt a Beach (LENSC) Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Open Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 28728 Wolf Road, Huntington Reservation, Bay Village, 440-871-2900 6 • Meet an Animal: True & False 11 • A Walk in the Park

(MSRR) Mill Stream Run Reservation

6 • American Red Cross Babysitters Training 14 • Breakfast in the Park 21 • Breakfast in the Park

(NCR) North Chagrin Reservation

5 • Campout in the Park 12 • 19 • North Chagrin Reservation Trail 17 • Trail Trackers: Squirrels 20 • Cleveland Metroparks Journey Days 26 • Outdoor Education for Homeschoolers 26 • Family Friday Night: Creepy Campfire 27 • Extreme Hiking

(NCNC) North Chagrin Nature Center

Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mayfield Village 440-473-3370 5 • Friday Movie Night 7 • Sunday Bird Walk 7 • A. B. Williams Memorial Woods Hike 8 • Hike for Your Health 10 • 24 • Autumn in the Afternoon 12 • Naturepiece Theatre: Nuts to You 13 • 14 • North Chagrin Nature Photography Weekend 21 • Sunday Bird Walk 21 • Dog Hike 23 • Stroller Science 26 • North Chagrin Reservation Trail 27 • Hunter’s Moon of Autumn 28 • Another Fine Fall 28 • Halloween Creatures Cleveland Metroparks Photography Club East 1 • 15 • Bi-Monthly Meeting

(OECR) Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 3 • After Work Hike 11 • Bike the Canal

(RRR) Rocky River Reservation

13 • Trees Along the Trail 20 • Monthly Morning with the Birds 20 • Fall Bike Ride Olmsted Historical Society 5 • 6 • 12 • 13 • 19 • 20 • 26 – 30 • Frostville Haunted Trail

(RRNC) Rocky River Nature Center

Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted 44070 440-734-6660 1 – 31 • Gallery Wall: Rosemary Knopf Photography 6 • Steelhead Expo 7 • River Poets 11 • Homeschool Happenings: Trees 11 • Inviting the Planet to Dinner: Root Vegetables 13 • Fall Color Hike 13 • True Colors 13 • Little Explorers-Weekend Edition 14 • Peek at the Peak 14 • Autumn Book Review 14 • Learn Your Leaves 15 • Little Explorers 18 • Wellness Walk 21 • One Pond, Four Seasons 21 • Digital Scavenger Hunt 24 • Focus on the Planet Film Series: The City Dark 27 • Halloween Hoopla 27 • Spooky Scavenger Hunt 27 • Yappy Hour 28 • School of the Wilds: Northern Ohio’s First People 29 • Full Moon Hike SW Camera Club 1 • Landscape Photography in a Digital World 15 • Digital Competition–Pictorial & Shapes Trout Unlimited 2 • The Do’s & Don’ts of Angling Photography Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society 2 • Mentor Marsh-Restoring the Green Ribbon Cuyahoga Astronomical Association 8 • Ancient Astronomy-Decoding the Star of Bethlehem Cleveland Fishing Association 8 • Trolling for Walleye Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association 10 • History of A.I. Root Co. Northern Ohio Association of Herpetologists 10 • Scales vs. Feathers Rocky River Watershed Council 24 • Updates on the Rocky River

(SCR) South Chagrin Reservation

ook About Lodge L Open for scheduled programs. Miles Rd., east of Rt. 91, Bentleyville 440-247-7075 4 • 11 • Fall Bird Hike 5 • For Women Only 6 • Look Over the Chagrin 7 • The Lodge is Open 7 • Daring & Dangerous 11 • Nature Play Date 13 • Fishing Creel Basket - Part 1 13 • Second Saturday Storytelling: Appalachian Gold 14 • Tour de Necklace 14 • Fishing Creel Basket - Part 2 14 • One Trail, Twelve Times 20 • Artist in the Park 20 • Nature Journaling through the Seasons 20 • Carousel Hike 27 • Nature Writing: Who Stays 27 • Great Pumpkin Party 28 • Nature Play Date 28 • Stories of the Trail Cleveland Natural Science Club 20 • Tales of the Rio Grande

(WCR) West Creek Reservation

16 • Hike the Hills of Parma’s Backyard

October Events Calendar

1 • Monday Hunt of the Month

This month stop by CanalWay Center to see if you can find the 20 spiders hidden throughout the center. We will also have some live spiders for you to look at during your visit. Through October 31. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CWC Photography Display

Brian Bendlock of Yearround Photography focuses on capturing the beauty and unique features of Cleveland and other surrounding areas. With his distinct photographic vision, he tries to capture the tranquility of nature, people and structures while making an everlasting impression. Through October 31. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CWC

Cleveland Metroparks Maps Visit clevelandmetroparks.com for maps of Cleveland Metroparks 16 reservations. Or, call 216-635-3200 and request a Pathfinder Map and Guide.

SW Camera Club Landscape Photography in a Digital World

SW Camera Club member Ed Saus produces outstanding digital photography, having developed an excellent skill set along the way. Bring your digital camera to learn tips and tricks to increase your own skills and improve your final images. 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC Cleveland Metroparks Photography Club East Three-Sies

Nature’s classic trio….three subjects in each image, they can be three of the same or three different. Bring in a trio of pictures to share and discuss. 8 – 10 p.m. NCNC

Spiders of the World

Spin in any time during the month to see spiders from around the world. Some will be local residents, but we will have tarantulas and others on display. This self-guided display will allow you to have close encounters with many different species of arachnids. Through October 31. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CWC Halloween Scavenger Hunt

During the month of October drop in to learn more about some of Ohio’s creepiest critters. View live examples as you hunt for hidden creatures around the nature center! Through October 31. 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. GPNC Gallery Wall

Photographer Rosemary Knopf features her compositions of nature scenes from Cleveland Metroparks reservations.Through October 31 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. RRNC

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2 • Tuesday Trout Unlimited The Do’s & Don’ts of Angling Photography

Digital cameras make it easy for anyone to take a decent snapshot, but getting the best pictures, and knowing how to best show them requires more than just having captured the moment. Learn from a skilled digital photographer at tonight’s meeting. 6:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society Mentor Marsh: Restoring the Green Ribbon

Naturalist Becky Donaldson reviews challenges to managing and preserving Mentor Marsh, a coastal Ohio gem. While nature continually changes the marsh, careful management improves views of open water areas and wildlife in one of Ohio’s most

unique natural areas of wetlands and upland forest. 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC

3 • Wednesday After Work Hike

Join us for an after work hike along the Canal. We will hike from the Harvard parking lot to the overlook and back. Come by yourself or bring the family. 5:30 – 7 p.m. OECR Harvard parking lot Terrain: all purpose trail, two hills, 2 miles

4 • Thursday Fall Bird Hike

Enjoy a last look at migrating birds before they head to warmer climates. Binoculars and field guides are available for loan. 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. SCR Jackson Field Terrain: flat, slow paced, 1.5 miles

Bird or Bust: Chasing Migration

Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on a tour-de-force morning seeking migrant songbirds and insects along the Lake Erie lakefront. We’ll visit Huntington Reservation, Rocky River Park and Wendy Park in search of warblers, rare sparrows, waterbirds and more. Meet at Huntington Reservation’s lakefront parking lot on the north side of Lake Road. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. HuR Ages: 13 – adult 216-341-9225 Cleveland Astronomical Society First Detection of Galaxy Cluster Motions

Guest speaker Arthur B. Kosowsky, associate professor of physics and astronomy, University of Pittsburgh will present a fascinating look at the movement of galaxy clusters. 8 – 9 p.m. CWC

5 • Friday For Women Only

Come join other women for exercise and camaraderie as we recharge after a busy week. We will hike through a section of South Chagrin Reservation with great views of the Chagrin River and Squaw Rock. 10 a.m. – noon SCR Squaw Rock Picnic Area Ages: adult women Terrain: moderate, hills, 2.5 - 3 miles 440-526-1012 CanalWay Cart Tours – Northern Route

Join us for one of these tours focusing on the natural and cultural history of the northern Cuyahoga River valley. Each tour accommodates seven passengers and lasts one hour. 10:30 a.m. or noon CWC Fee: $5 Registration required 216-206-1000

Campout in the Park

Have you ever dreamed of camping out in North Chagrin Reservation? Friday evening we’ll set up our tents and participate in outdoor activities. Saturday morning you’ll wake up to a continental breakfast before you pack up. More information about the campout will be given upon registration. 6:30 p.m. – 8 a.m. NCR Ages: 6 years & over with adult Fee: $5 Terrain: moderate, 2 miles Registration required 440-473-3370 Friday Movie Night

October is National Wolf Awareness Month. Come witness the story of how gray wolves were re-introduced into Yellowstone National Park, and the impact their presence made on people and wildlife. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. 7:30 – 9 p.m. NCNC Ages: adults, children 8 years & over with adult Frostville Haunted Trail Olmsted Historical Society (see page 8 for details)

6 • Saturday Steelhead Expo

Join fellow anglers for a day focused on this amazing sport fish. Learn to read the river, new fly casting techniques, about the latest gear, and other secrets of the sport. Visit exhibitors, vendors, fly-tiers, and enjoy demonstrations. Sponsored by Ohio Central Basin Steelhead Association. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. RRNC American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training

Gain skills needed to care for children and infants. Through hands-on activities, videos, and discussions, students will be introduced to CPR/ First Aid, and learn to handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and accidents; make good decisions; solve problems; write resumes; and interview for jobs. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. MSRR Ranger Training Facility Ages: 11 – 15 years Fee: $70 ($50 Ledge Pool season pass holder) Register by October 3 440-331-8111

All About Camouflage

Learn about ways that our nature neighbors camouflage, or blend in. Then, test out your own skills at blending into the environment around you. 10 – 11:30 a.m. GPNC Terrain: easy, max. 1 mile The Unseen Euclid Creek

The path is narrow but there is another side to Euclid Creek. Local wildlife are preparing for winter and we’ll look for them on the far side of the creek. This fulfills a Walking Works hike requirement. 10 – 11:30 a.m. ECR Highland Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: incline, narrow, 2.5 miles 440-473-3370 CanalWay Cart Tours – Southern Route

This cart tour takes you south along the towpath. We will focus on the natural and cultural history of the area. Each tour accommodates seven passengers.

10:30 a.m. or noon CWC Fee: $5 Registration required 216-206-1000 Voyageur Canoe Paddle

Join Cleveland Metroparks historical interpreters for an hour-long paddle in a BIG canoe. This living history program gives you a chance to paddle a 34-foot canoe, sing and hear tales from fur trade men of long ago. A perfect program for those who seek historic adventure! 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Ages: individuals, families, groups Fee: $5 Registration required 440-786-8530 Unlocked through Songs and Images: Navigating CanalWay’s Forgotten History

Cleveland Metroparks own Foster Brown comes to CanalWay Center and plays the music from his new CD/ DVD about the Ohio & Erie

Canal. Learn the stories behind the songs from the man who wrote them and view the accompanying images that appear on the DVD. 2 – 3:30 p.m. CWC Look Over the Chagrin

Get a bird’s eye view of the Chagrin River Valley as fall colors the landscape. A walk up the ridge on the east side of the river shows the character of this State Recognized Scenic River. 3 – 4:30 p.m. SCR Old Field Terrain: flat, some hills, 2 miles Meet an Animal: True & False

Come attend our very own game show. Find out what you know... and might not know… about wildlife as we join Wildlife Director Dave Wolf for a look at some of the Center’s resident animals. Audience participation is encouraged! 3 p.m. LENSC Fee: $2 440-871-2900

Living Portraits from the Past

This first program in a living history series, Digger Gallagher the Canaler will reveal the life of a canal digger who helped create the Ohio & Erie Canal. This family program is filled with song, story and valuable information about this colorful era. 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. BNC Ages: families 440-786-8530 Frostville Haunted Trail Olmsted Historical Society (see page 8 for details)

7 • Sunday Pontoon Float

Enjoy the beauty of morning on Hinckley Lake from the comfort of the Floating Water Lab. Naturalist Sharon Hosko will be your guide. 9 – 10 a.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse and Store Ages: adults, children 10 years & up with adult Register beginning Oct. 1 440-526-1012 Sunday Bird Walk

Join Naturalist Tim Krynak as we search for migrant song birds making their way to more tropical climates. Some binoculars will be available to borrow. 9 – 11 a.m. NCNC Ages: adults & teens Terrain: easy, 2 miles River Poets

Join Naturalist Joni Norris as we read outstanding nature poets. If you are inclined, please bring a sample of your own poetry to share with others. Several examples of nature poems will be provided. Noon – 1 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults The Lodge is Open

Ever wondered what Look About Lodge is all about? Come on in and take a look around. The wooded setting and log architecture is the perfect backdrop for an autumn day. Noon – 3 p.m. SCR 22

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Harvest Time Tips

It’s not time to give up on finding homegrown vegetables just yet! Find out what crops are available this late in the season, what you should plant now to enjoy next year, and more. OSU Extension Educator Jacqueline Kowalski will provide a wealth of information for gardeners. 1 – 2 p.m. CWC The Colors of Fall Hike

Enjoy a brisk hike on the Deer Lick Cave Trail. Immerse yourself in the beauty of fall and the amazing changes that take place as the natural world prepares for winter. 1 – 3 p.m. BNC Terrain: hills, 4 miles Daring & Dangerous

This year-long series will follow the example of the books, The Daring Book for Girls and The Dangerous Book for Boys. This month we’ll get artistic on the trail and refine our rock skipping skills. 1 – 4 p.m. SCR Jackson Field Ages: 7 – 12 years with adult Fee: $12 per child (for this session) Register by October 4 440-247-7075 A. B. Williams Memorial Woods Hike

Join Naturalist Jeff Riebe on a stroll through a beechmaple climax forest. Find out what makes this area a spe-

cial “gem” in the Emerald Necklace as we search for birds and wildlife among the big trees of North Chagrin Reservation. This fulfills a Walking Works hike requirement. 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. NCNC Terrain: moderate, hill 1.5 – 2 miles 25th Anniversary Celebration

Noon – 4 p.m. GPNC

(see page 8 for schedule)

Voyageur Canoe Paddle (see 10/6 for details)

8 • Monday Prairie Hike

Join Naturalist John Miller for an end of season hike through the Tall Grass Prairie with emphasis on dominant yellow flowers and their pollinators. 9:30 – 11 a.m. BNC Terrain: moderate, wet grass, 2 miles Hike for Your Health

The cooler weather that comes with the arrival of fall is invigorating. The early colors of fall are a delight. We’ll hike along the bridle trail down to Fosters Run looking for the local beaver and a lodge. 1 – 2:30 p.m. NCNC Terrain: uphill, 2.5 miles

Cleveland Fishing Association Trolling for Walleye

Ryan Buddie shares new ways to troll for walleye in Lake Erie around Cleveland. Ryan was recently featured in the Plain Dealer, where he explained his method. 7 – 9 p.m. RRNC Cuyahoga Astronomical Association Ancient Astronomy Decoding the Star of Bethlehem

Ancient astronomy and decoding the star of Bethlehem, presented by former Club President Bob Fritz, will bring insight into studies of the night skies of the past. There’s a surprise at the end. Don’t miss this one. 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC

10 • Wednesday Animal Crackers

Join Miss Jenny to learn about pumpkins through a story and hands-on activities. But, don’t tell…your preschooler will use clues from the mystery bag to figure out the topic. 10 – 11:15 a.m. or 1 – 2:15 p.m. BNC Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult (no siblings) Register beginning October 1 440-526-1012

Autumn in the Afternoon

Enjoy a hike through a beechmaple climax forest to the overlook where we can witness autumn’s splendor. Will we see hints of the spectacular colors or will it already be in full effect? What other sounds and sights will we experience along the way? Join us and find out! 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. NCNC Ages: adults Terrain: dirt trails, stairs, 1.75 miles Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association History of A.I. Root Co.

Kathy Summers, assistant editor and design coordinator of Bee Culture Magazine, shares the history of A. I. Root Co. The Root Co., once the largest beekeeping supplier in the world, publishes the popular Bee Culture Magazine. 7 – 9 p.m. RRNC Northern Ohio Association of Herpetologists Scales vs. Feathers

The scales on the feet and legs of birds hints at their linked history with reptiles. Join us for a closer look at the origins of species. 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC

11 • Thursday A Walk in the Park

Join us for a stroll through Huntington Reservation. We’ll talk about what is happening with the flora and fauna of the forest as the season progresses and touch on local history as well. Terrain will be easy to moderate. 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. LENSC Fee: $5 Nature Play Date

Join a naturalist at the nature play area in the South Chagrin Reservation Arboretum to explore the fall season and have some free play time in nature. Bring a lunch if you like. Weather permitting. 10 a.m. – noon SCR The Arboretum Bird or Bust: Chasing Sparrows

Join naturalist Jen Brumfield on a sparrow-seeking adventure through the meadows of Bedford Reservation. We’ll be on the lookout for migrant songbirds, butterflies and dragonflies. Meet at the end of Button Road, and explore the meadows of circle emerald. 1 – 2:30 p.m. BeR Circle Emerald Field Terrain: medium, some off-trail 216-341-3152

Homeschool Happenings: Trees

How do trees survive the winter’s chill? Learn all about the amazing adaptations trees have evolved to battle pests and extreme weather, then try your hand at learning some local species based on leaf, bark, and bud. 1 – 3:30 p.m. RRNC Ages: 8 – 14 years Terrain: flat, steps, 1.5 miles Register beginning October 1 440-734-6660 Bike the Canal

This month Doug and Jill are leading the ride from Bacci Park to Rockside and back. We will discuss the history and nature we pass along the way. Bring money so we can stop for ice cream at the halfway point. 5:30 – 7 p.m. OECR Bacci parking lot Terrain: all purpose trail, 5 miles Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000 Inviting the Planet to Dinner Root Vegetables

To eat locally all year around in Ohio, eat root vegetables. Carrots, potatoes, onions, rutabagas, parsnips, and sweet potatoes store well all winter long. How do you prepare them? Join a local chef to learn about some little known

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root vegetables and how to cook them. 7 – 8:30 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults Fee: $10 (includes tastings) Register beginning September 21 440-734-6660 Fall Bird Hike (see 10/4 for details)

12 • Friday North Chagrin Reservation Trail

Get to know the trails in North Chagrin Reservation with Naturalist Angelec Hillsman. Today we’ll hike bridle, Squire’s Lane, Hemlock, Scenic Loop and White Pine Loop trails. 9:30 a.m. – noon NCR Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: moderate, boardwalk, 5 – 6 miles Family Monarch Tagging

The last of the Monarch butterflies are beginning their journey to Mexico. Bring the kids out to visit our local prairie and meadows in search of these amazing migrating insects. We will tag and release them for the Monarch Watch program. 1 – 3 p.m. BNC Terrain: some steps, 1.5 miles Register beginning October 1 440-526-1012

North Chagrin Reservation Trail

Get to know the trails in North Chagrin Reservation with Naturalist Angelec Hillsman. Today we’ll hike bridle, Buckeye, Castle Valley and Squire’s Lane trails. 2 – 4:30 p.m. NCR Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: hilly, rugged, 5 miles Naturepiece Theatre: Nuts to You

Join the Naturepiece Theatre puppets as they get a little nutty exploring the lives of squirrels. After the show, we’ll practice being squirrels with activities and a craft. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. NCNC Ages: 6 years & under with adult Register beginning October 1 440-473-3370 CanalWay Campfire

Join us for an end of summer campfire. We will share some stories of our summer adventures and roast some marshmallows over the fire. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and be prepared to try a campfire treat called “dumpcake.” 7 – 8 p.m. CWC Fee: $3 (under 3 years free) Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000

True Colors

October is a fascinating time of year when our local trees show their true colors. Join Naturalist Valerie Fetzer as we enjoy some of Rocky River’s spectacular sights and investigate this amazing plant adaptation. 10 – 11:30 a.m. RRNC Terrain: stairs, 2 miles Fall Color Hike

Vibrant reds, oranges and yellows dot the sky. Join Naturalist Min Keung to look for fall colors. 11 a.m. – noon RRNC Terrain: flat, steps, 1.5 miles Basic Wilderness Survival

Volunteer Naturalists Don Howell, Ron Lemieux and Tom Romito lead this threepart course. Learn primitive fire-making, shelter-building, finding and cooking food, and locating drinkable water. (Youngsters under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.) Noon – 4 p.m. BNC Fee: $15, must attend all 3 sessions Register beginning September 24 440-526-1012 Little Explorers Weekend Edition

CanalWay Cart Tours – Southern Route (see 10/6 for details) Frostville Haunted Trail Olmsted Historical Society (see page 8 for details)

13 • Saturday Fishing Creel Basket – Part 1

Make your own fishing creel basket to hold your daily catch or for decoration. We will be using a natural dye made from walnut husks to dye the reed for this basket. This will be a two-day workshop. Bring a lunch. Light snacks provided. Level: intermediate

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. SCR Ages: 12 years – adult Fee: $60 Register by October 5 440-247-7075 Biking the Back Roads: Geauga County Amish Country

Join us on this trek through Amish country as we pass by farms, fields, and homes of these humble folk of faith. We plan to eat in an Amish home. 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Geauga Park District Swine Creek Reservation Fee: $25 (Amish meal) Terrain: country roads, occasional gravel (30 miles) Registration required: 440-786-8530

The squirrels are collecting nuts, acorns and hiding them for winter food. Join Naturalist Gretchen to discover their secrets. 1 – 2:15 p.m. RRNC Ages: 3 – 5 with adult Terrain: level, 0.5 mile Register beginning October 1 440-734-6660 Trees Along the Trail

Trees have fascinating stories to tell! Hear them as you stroll along Wildlife Management Trail and through an old tree nursery with Naturalist Kathy Schmidt. 2 – 4 p.m. RRR Frostville Museum Parking Lot Ages: adults, families with older children Terrain: flat, 1.5 miles 440-734-6660

Living Portraits from the Past

Serge the Voyageur shares the life of a canoe man working for the Northwest Fur Company. The daily life of these French Canadians was grueling, but through song and story we will celebrate these Great Lakes men. 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. BNC Ages: families 440-786-8530 Tree Identification Advanced

Want to increase your tree identification skills? Join Naturalists Wendy Weirich and Valerie Fetzer for an advanced course that will help you identify the more challenging trees by leaf shape, bark, and fall color. 3 – 5 p.m. BWR Codrington Picnic Area 440-734-6660 Second Saturday Storytelling Appalachian Gold

Look About Lodge, built of American chestnut, is evidence of an abundant economic resource which once provided food, shelter and marketable timber. Learn about this king of the forest and hear tales from the folk who thrived in Appalachia because of its living gold. 7:30 – 9 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: adults, older students 440-734-6660 Voyageur Canoe Paddle (see 10/6 for details) North Chagrin Nature Photography Weekend (see page 9 for details) Frostville Haunted Trail Olmsted Historical Society (see page 8 for details) Outdoor Odyssey (see page 2 for details)

14 • Sunday Breakfast in the Park

Bring along your appetite and food contribution so our volunteer chefs can prepare a delicious breakfast. While it’s cooking, we will enjoy a walk to search for fall wildflowers near the Royalview Picnic Area. 9 – 11 a.m. MSRR Royalview Picnic Area Terrain: rolling hills, 1 mile Register beginning October 1 440-734-6660 Tour de Necklace South Chagrin to North Chagrin Reservation

Our last ride of the year begins at Look About Lodge. We will ride Chagrin River Road to North Chagrin Nature Center with stops to see nature’s beauty along this quiet route. Pedaling near the Chagrin

River in fall is spectacular. 9:30 a.m. SCR Look About Lodge Terrain: rolling hills, 24 miles Registration required 440-786-8530 Woodlands of Bedford: Sagamore Creek in Autumn

Join Volunteer Naturalist Fred Losi on a hike to observe the seasonal variations of Sagamore Creek. This slow exploration will reveal beautiful fall forest colors and beautiful secluded waterfalls. Bring a light lunch to enjoy. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. BeR Alexander Bike Lot Terrain: rugged, moderate 216-341-3152

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Peek at the Peak

One Trail, Twelve Times

Come out and celebrate the beautiful peak colors of autumn. The view will be spectacular as we look down on the Rocky River, 90 feet below. This fulfills a Walking Works hike requirement. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. RRNC Terrain: some hills, 135 stairs, 2 miles

Seasons come and go but do we really pay attention to nature’s changing landscape? Walk with Naturalist Barb Holtz to discover how the plant and animal life on one trail transforms over the course of a year. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. SCR Quarry Rock Picnic Area Terrain: hilly, 2 miles

Learn Your Leaves!

In today’s world, children may more easily recognize brand name logos than the shapes of tree leaves in their own backyard. Help your child build their nature cognizance in this fun program that blends outdoor exploration with art. 1 – 3 p.m. RRNC Ages: 7 – 12 years Terrain: flat, hills, steps, 1.5 miles Register beginning October 2 440-734-6660

Autumn Book Review

Join Naturalist Joni Norris and the Rocky River Readers as they review Eaarth Making A Life On A Tough New Planet by Bill McKibben. Earth is not misspelled, simply changed just like our planet. Haven’t read the book? You’ll enjoy the discussion. Listeners welcome. 2 – 4 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults

Fishing Creel Basket – Part 2 (see 10/13 for details)

Noon – 5 p.m. North Chagrin Nature Photography Weekend

(see page 9 for details)

15 • Monday Little Explorers

Squirrels and chipmunks are busy collecting nuts and acorns for winter food. Discover their secrets through a story, simple craft and hike. 10 – 11:15 a.m.; 1 – 2:15 p.m. or 3 – 4:15 p.m. RRNC Ages: 3 – 5 with adult Terrain: level, 0.5 mile Register beginning October 2 440-734-6660 Fall Exploration Hike

Join Naturalist John Miller in search of some fantastic fungi, alien worms, and dazzling diatoms. We will also take a closer look at the beautiful colors of autumn. 10 a.m. – noon BNC Terrain: moderate, 1.75 miles

16 • Tuesday Hike the Hills of Parma’s Backyard

Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on a wild walk through the creek-side forests and hillsides of West Creek Reservation as we track down birds, insects, plants, mammals and more. Meet at Center Park on Park Drive off State Road. 3 – 4:30 p.m. WCR Terrain: medium, some off-trail 216-341-9225

17 • Wednesday Trail Trackers: Squirrels

What animal likes to leap, climb, chatter and gather? A squirrel! Autumn is harvest time and squirrels are busy hoarding nature’s bounty. Join us to learn more with a hike and craft. 10 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2 p.m. NCR Nature Education Building Ages: 3 years – K with adult Terrain: level, 0.5 mile Register beginning October 1 440-473-3370

Fall Colors Hike

Stroller School

Join a naturalist as we take in the fall colors and engage in the history of Garfield Park Reservation. 2 – 3:30 p.m. GPNC Terrain: moderate, stairs

We will take a stroll in the brisk autumn air and listen to the fallen leaves crunch beneath our wheels. Along the way, we will explore all that fall has to offer by using our senses. We will stay inside if it rains. 10 – 11 a.m. CWC Ages: 2 and under with adult. All children must be in a stroller. Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000

SW Camera Club

Learn more about excellence in photography through tonight’s digital competition. SW Camera Club members bring their best recent photographs in the pictorial and shapes categories. To learn more about the competition process, visit http://southwestcameraclub.blogspot. com. 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC Cleveland Metroparks Photography Club East Nature’s Reflections

Reflect on this…and bring in three images of your natural take on the subject. Be prepared to discuss how you composed them. 8 – 10 p.m. NCNC

Hidden Valley Homeschoolers: Bike the Canal

Join us with your bike for our homeschool class today. We will go over how to check your bike before a ride and then bike along the Canal. We will stop along the way to enjoy signs of fall. 1 – 3 p.m. CWC Ages: 6 – 12 years Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000

Evening Exploration

Find serenity on this hike along the Hemlock Loop Trail. Enjoy the fall colors lining the Chippewa Creek Gorge and surrounding woods. This fulfills a Walking Works hike requirement 6:30 – 8 p.m. BNC Terrain: hills, moderate, 2.5 miles

18 • Thursday Urban Explorations: Tremont

Cultural History Interpreter Doug Kusak and Volunteer Mollie Alstott invite you to stroll along as we explore some of the historic Tremont area. Meeting place and details will be sent. 10 a.m. – noon Ages: adults, 8 years & up with adult Fee: $5 (includes use of tour guide system) Terrain: city streets Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000 Eyes on OWLS!

Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield for an indoor discovery program celebrating the incredible diversity, natural history, and secrets of owls. Bring the family to see two live owls up close and personal. 1 – 2:30 p.m. GPNC Ages: kids – adults 216-341-3152 Wellness Walk

Brisk, outdoor exercise has been shown to benefit both body and mind. Come out and try it! We’ll integrate heart-pumping hills and stairs with some slow stretches and breathing techniques, all with a backdrop of the lovely fall forest. 1 – 3:30 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults, older children Terrain: hills, stairs, 3.5 miles

19 • Friday Fall Foliage

Each fall nature reveals her true colors. Join Naturalist Pam Taylor as we hike around Hinckley Lake to enjoy this spectacular display of autumn. This fulfills a Walking Works hike requirement. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse and Store parking lot Terrain: moderate, 3.5 miles 440-526-1012 North Chagrin Reservation Trail

Get to know the trails in North Chagrin Reservation with Naturalist Angelec Hillsman. Today we’ll hike Foster’s Run, Buckeye and Sylvan Loop trails. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. NCR A.B. Williams Memorial Woods Area parking lot Terrain: hilly, moderate, 4.5 miles Beautiful Bats

Preschoolers can come to the nature center with their favorite adult to learn more about bats! We will listen to a story, sing some songs and do a fun batty craft. Come find out about these not-so-scary creatures! 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. GPNC Ages: 3 – 5 with adult Registration required 216-341-3152 Frostville Haunted Trail Olmsted Historical Society (see page 8 for details)

20 • Saturday Monthly Morning With the Birds

This is an exciting time to watch the birds in the woods and over the waters of the Rocky River Valley. Bring some binoculars and your curiosity to see some of these winged gems. 9 – 11 a.m. RRR Rocky River Nature Center Parking Lot Terrain: level, some stairs, 1 mile 440-734-6660

Cleveland Metroparks Journey Days

As Girl Scout Daisies head through their Journey Between Earth and Sky, include Cleveland Metroparks as a stop along the way. Daisies will be introduced to new habitats through observation, classification and communication. 10 a.m. – noon NCR Nature Education Building Ages: K – grade 1 with adult Register beginning October 1 440-473-3370 Artist in the Park

Naturalist-Artist Stefanie Verish will be sketching at Look About Lodge. Stop by for a look, or bring your own supplies and join her in an artistic endeavor. Weather permitting. 10 a.m. – noon SCR Look About Lodge

Carousel Hike

Acoustic Players Circle

Travel the ups and downs of South Chagrin trails with a full afternoon of hiking. No agenda or expectations – just spending time discovering what nature has to share. Noon – 3 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Terrain: hills, 5 miles

Join this well-established players’ circle to swap songs, chords and styles of playing. Professional abilities not needed, just a desire to have fun and learn from fellow musicians. Listeners are always welcome. Theme for the month: Ol’ Timey Songs. 1 – 3 p.m. CWC

Fall Bike Ride

Enjoy fall colors and crisp autumn weather on this 14 -mile ride between Lagoon and South Mastick picnic areas with a naturalist. Participants must bring their own bicycle and helmet. 1 – 3 p.m. RRR Lagoon Picnic Area Terrain: level, paved, 14 miles Register beginning October 2 440-734-6660

Nature Journaling through the Seasons

We will take note of the subtle and not-so-subtle changes as the seasons take their turn and reflect on our observations in a nature journal of our own creation. You may want to bring your camera and a pair of binoculars. 1 – 3 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: 12 years – adult Fee: $20 (first time participants only) Terrain: some hills, slow-paced Register by October 17 440-247-7075 or LALreg@ clevelandmetroparks.com Spider 101

Come learn some of the basics about our local spiders. We will talk about how spiders eat and live. We will go out to see how many different types of spiders we can find surrounding the building. There will be several live spiders here for you to meet. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. CWC Care & Feeding of Tarantulas

Have you been considering a pet tarantula? A local spider breeder will be here to talk about what captive tarantulas need and about the different characteristics of the various species. He will be able to give you the information you need to decide if you are ready to become a responsible tarantula owner. 3 – 4 p.m. CWC Register beginning October 1 The Beauty of Bradley

Come and explore the beauty of Bradley Woods. Although small in size, this reservation is packed full of amaz-

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ing autumn color. Please wear appropriate footwear for wet conditions. This fulfills a Walking Works hike requirement. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. BWR Codrington Picnic Area Terrain: wet, level, 2 miles 440-734-6660 Pumpkin Party

Join us for an evening all about pumpkins. We will eat pumpkin snacks. Carve or paint pumpkins, and watch a pumpkin cartoon. Bring a pumpkin to decorate and a copy of your favorite pumpkin recipe to share. 6 – 8 p.m. CWC Fee: $5 per pumpkin Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000 Living Portraits from the Past

This third program in a living history series, The Quarryman explains how sandstone created an industry that brought hundreds of immigrants to Northeast Ohio. Quarrying this stone was dangerous and dirty, yet made its mark throughout the nation and the world. Songs and stories await you! 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. BNC Ages: families 440-786-8530 Cleveland Natural Science Club Tales of the Rio Grande

Photographer and traveler Karen Beck shares stories of the river, from birth to border. 7:30 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Basic Wilderness Survival (see 10/13 for details) CanalWay Cart Tours – Northern Route (see 10/5 for details) Frostville Haunted Trail Olmsted Historical Society (see page 8 for details)

21 • Sunday

Family Fall Fishing

Sunday Bird Walk

Join a naturalist along the Canal for some informative fishing. You can bring your own equipment or rent a fishing pole from us. Adults and children 16 years old and older need a valid fishing license. 1 – 4 p.m. CWC Ages: families, children under 16 with adult Fee: $3 (pole rental) Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000

Join Naturalist Tim Krynak as we search for migrant waterfowl making their way to southern wetlands. Some binoculars will be available to borrow. 9 – 11 a.m. NCNC Ages: adults & teens Terrain: easy, 2 miles

Check in at Rocky River Nature Center to get a list of nature items to track down and document with your camera. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults, older children

Breakfast in the Park

Enjoy the fall colors on a hike along the Rocky River. After hiking, return to a hot breakfast prepared by our volunteer chefs. 9 – 11 a.m. MSRR W.J. Green Lodge Terrain: flat, easy, 1 mile Register beginning October 1 440-526-1012

Digital Scavenger Hunt

One Pond; Four Seasons

The Sights of Autumn

Join Naturalist Joni Norris for a walk around West Channel Pond noting the birds, flowers, fish, and possibly late amphibians that live near or in our pond. We will meet again this winter to record seasonal changes. Noon – 1 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults Terrain: some stairs, 1 mile

Bedford Reservation’s fall colors should be in full swing. The beautiful changes can be enjoyed during this leisurely hike along the tree line of Tinker’s Creek. 1:30 – 3 p.m. BeR Egbert Trail Head Terrain: moderate, some hills 216-341-3152

Dog Hike

Bring your best friend to the park for some exercise and socialization. We’ll hike the wooded trails of North Chagrin Reservation. Dogs must be leashed. 2 – 4 p.m. NCNC Terrain: moderate, some hills, 3 – 4 miles

23 • Tuesday Hidden Story Hike

Join Naturalist John Miller to learn about the visible and hidden lives of a variety of fungi. This fulfills a Walking Works hike requirement. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. BNC Terrain: moderate, some hills, 2.5 miles Stroller Science

During October trees put on a wonderful display of vibrant colors. These colors mark the end of summer and the beginning of winter. We’ll hear a story about fall colors, go for a walk and make a leaf print shirt. Bring a cotton light colored shirt for your little one. 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. NCNC Ages: 2 years & under with adult Terrain: paved, easy, 0.5 mile

Artist in the Park

Naturalist-Artist Stefanie Verish will be sketching the Gorge Overlook. Stop by for a look, or bring your own supplies and join her in an artistic endeavor. Weather permitting. Noon – 2 p.m. BeR Tinker’s Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook 440-247-7075 Wondrous White-Tails

Drop in and learn more about Ohio’s beautiful, shy state mammal, the white-tailed deer. Find out how they adapt to the changing of the seasons and prepare to survive the winter months. Kids can even make a cute deer craft! 2 – 4 p.m. GPNC

24 • Wednesday Preschoolers: Native Americans

Children will learn about Native Americans who lived in Ohio. Find out what they ate, wore, what their houses were like, and more in this hands-on program. Make a craft to take home. 10 – 11 a.m. CWC Ages: 3 – 5 with adult Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000 Focus on the Planet Film Series The City Dark: A Search for Dark on a Planet That Never Sleeps.

This film chronicles the disappearance of darkness in the modern world. What do we lose when we lose the night? Astronomers, cancer researchers and ecologists all weigh in on consequences of light pollution in modern society. 7 – 8:30 p.m. RRNC Rocky River Watershed Council Updates on the Rocky River

From Lake Erie to Hinckley, human impact on the Rocky River is widespread and varied. Learn what’s currently being done to protect this important waterway. 7 – 9 p.m. RRNC Autumn in the Afternoon (see 10/10 for details)

25 • Thursday Animal Crackers (see 10/10 for details)

10 – 11:15 a.m.

26 • Friday North Chagrin Reservation Trail

Get to know the trails in North Chagrin Reservation with Naturalist Angelec Hillsman. Today we will hike Sanctuary Marsh, Buttermilk Falls, Wildlife Management and Hickory Fox trails. 9:30 – 11 a.m. NCNC Terrain: moderate, 4 miles Urban Explorations: Kingsbury Run… the Torso Murders

Kingsbury Run was the dumping site of severed torsos and upended political careers. We’ll discover the history and horrors that plagued Cleveland of yesteryear, and take a bus ride to get an overview of those areas today. 9:30 a.m. – noon CWC Ages: adults Fee: $10 (includes bus ride) Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000

CanalWay Cart Tours – Southern Route (see 10/6 for details) Frostville Haunted Trail Olmsted Historical Society (see page 8 for details)

27 • Saturday Extreme Hiking

We will hit the trails of North Chagrin Reservation this morning. Be prepared for hills, valleys and a stop by Squire’s Castle. 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. NCR Forest Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: hills, 7 – 8 miles 440-526-1012 Nature Writing: Who Stays

Who stays when the weather chills? Many feathered creatures remain in our wood. Let’s learn about the habits of stay at homes and the forest in which they live. Writers

Outdoor Education for Homeschoolers Farewell to Autumn Hayride

Join us to say farewell to autumn on this hayride through the reservation. Space is limited. Money must be received by October 24 to reserve your seat. Snack provided. 10 a.m. – noon NCR Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot Ages: 6 – 12 years Fee: $5 Register beginning October 1 440-473-3370 Family Friday Night: Creepy Campfire

Celebrate the season with an evening campfire in the park. We’ll explore what goes bump in the night with a look at some nocturnal animals. Bring a scary story to share around the campfire while roasting marshmallows. 7 – 8 p.m. NCR Nature Education Building Ages: families, adults 30

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Jenny Clark and Linda Tuthill will lead us through writing prompts. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: 16 years – adult Fee: $25 Terrain: easy, 0.5 mile Register by October 24 440-247-7075 Volunteer to Adopt-A-Beach

A great hands-on way for businesses, schools, community groups, families and individuals to care for our Great Lake! Adopters remove litter and conduct science-based beach health assessments. Data collected is counted then used to evaluate existing conditions and make a change for the better. 1 – 2:30 p.m. HuR Huntington Beach Water Tower Terrain: stairs, sand 0.25 mile Register by October 24 440-331-8111

Pumpkin Carving

Excited for the changing seasons? Come to the nature center for a fun afternoon of pumpkin carving and celebrations! Carving materials will be provided, but please bring your own pumpkin. 1 – 2:30 p.m. GPNC Registration required 216-341-3152 Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Bring a camera or phone and head onto the nature center trails to find clues that solve a spooky mystery! Join in the fun any time after 1 p.m., but complete your haunted hunt by the end time to win your prize! Canceled if raining. 1 – 3:30 p.m. RRNC Terrain: flat, stairs, 1 mile Halloween Hoopla

Dress up in your Halloween best and kick off your spooky holiday celebrations with a fun party for young ones at the nature center. Answer questions about creepy animals to navigate through a giant maze, enjoy sweet treats, and get up-close and personal with snakes, tarantulas, and more! 1 – 4 p.m. RRNC

Yappy Hour

Dress your pooch up in a Halloween costume and let Fido strut his stuff around West Channel Pond Trail. Then head back to the nature center for some light refreshments for both dogs and humans. Prize awarded to best dog costume. Two bark minimum! 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults, families Terrain: flat, 0.5 mile Great Pumpkin Party

Drop in anytime to Look About Lodge for a celebration of pumpkin proportions! Wear your costume, bring a pumpkin to decorate, and enjoy our pumpkin trail as the sun sets. Be ready for the “Great Pumpkin Fling” of 2012. Great gourds! It’s fun for everyone! 4 – 8 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Hunter’s Moon of Autumn

The park looks quite different by moonlight. As we hike around the marsh and pond, we’ll watch for the local beavers possibly reinforcing their lodge before winter arrives. 7 – 8:30 p.m. NCNC Terrain: level, 1.5 miles Living Portraits from the Past

The last program in a living history series, Steely Stan the Iron Man brings to light the steel story in Northeast Ohio. What are the ingredients extracted from the earth to make steel and where do they come from? Learn this and much more! 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. BNC Ages: families 440-786-8530 Urban Explorations: Kingsbury Run… the Torso Murders (see 10/26 for details) CanalWay Cart Tours – Northern Route (see 10/5 for details) Basic Wilderness Survival (see 10/13 for details)

Frostville Haunted Trail Olmsted Historical Society (see page 8 for details)

28 • Sunday Another Fine Fall

We’ll take a walk to admire the vibrant fall leaves; on the way, we’ll pick a few fallen leaves to create a keepsake shirt. Bring a light colored cotton shirt. Ink and brushes provided. 1 – 3 p.m. NCNC Ages: families Terrain: level, 1 mile School of the Wilds: Northern Ohio’s First People

Dr. Brian Redmond of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History celebrates National Archeology Month with us by sharing his expertise on the early Indians of our region. After the talk, we will hike up Fort Hill and examine the ancient earthworks site. 2 – 5 p.m. RRNC Terrain: 135 steps, 1 mile Nature Play Date

Join a naturalist at the South Chagrin Reservation Arboretum to explore everything autumn has to offer and have some time to play creatively in nature. Weather permitting. 3 – 5 p.m. SCR The Arboretum Halloween Creatures

Come and meet the animals that make us think of Halloween. Owls, spiders, and other creepy creatures await you! Kids will take home a spooky craft. Space is limited. 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. NCNC Ages: 9 – 12 years Register beginning October 1 440-473-3370 Stories of the Trail

As the sun sets along the river, hike with Naturalist Carly Martin along the Squaw Rock trail. We’ll hear some folk tales, young and old, and maybe dream up some of our own! Weather permitting. 6:30 – 8 p.m. SCR Squaw Rock Terrain: stairs, challenging, 0.5 mile

Urban Explorations: Kingsbury Run… the Torso Murders (see 10/26 for details) Frostville Haunted Trail Olmsted Historical Society (see page 8 for details)

29 • Monday Costume Creatures

Wear your own costume as you discover the masked and disguised creatures of the animal world! Our adventure includes a story and time to enjoy a sweet treat. 1:30 – 3 p.m. GPNC Ages: 3 – 5 with an adult Registration required 216-341-3152 Full Moon Hike

Our monthly lunar celebrations get a little spookier this month! We’ll listen for the haunting hoots of owls and learn a few freaky facts about local wildlife as we navigate through the nighttime forest. 6 – 7:30 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults, families Terrain: flat, stairs, 1.5 miles Register beginning October 3 440-734-6660

30 • Tuesday Hiking for the Young at Heart

This morning you will be able to enjoy that last remaining bit of fall color as we hike through Bedford Reservation and past Tinker’s Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook, one of the best spots to view fall. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. BeR Bridal Veil Falls parking lot Terrain: hills, 3 – 4 miles 440-526-1012 Frostville Haunted Trail Olmsted Historical Society (see page 8 for details)

31 • Wednesday Fantastic Fall

Come to Garfield Park Nature Center for a morning of stories, crafts, and adventures all about fall. Our craft will prepare you for trick-or-treating! Please bring your own plain pillowcase. 10 – 11 a.m. GPNC Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Urban Explorations: Kingsbury Run… the Torso Murders (see 10/26 for details)

Voyageur Full Moon Paddle

This historic program offers three fantastic experiences: An evening paddle in a 34-ft canoe, a history lesson on the Fur Trade, and a unique view of a full moon on Hinckley Lake. You will be hosted by Cleveland Metroparks living history voyageurs. 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 9 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: individuals, families, and groups Fee: $5 Registration required 440-786-8530

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216-635-3200/general Cleveland Metroparks information - 24-hours a day. 4101 Fulton Parkway Cleveland, OH 44144 clevelandmetroparks.com 24-hour Job Hotline 216-635-3211 Office of the Executive Director 216-635-3214 Office of the Treasurer 216-635-3260 Human Resources 216-635-3228 Marketing 216-635-3268 Planning/Engineering 216-635-3237 Brochures/Maps/Emerald Necklace 216-635-3200 Permits/Picnic Area Reservations 216-635-3200 Volunteer Services 216-635-3258

Ranger Headquarters Ranger Chief 4600 Valley Parkway Fairview Park 440-331-5530 Accidents or Emergencies 440-333-4911 Parkway Alert Line (PAL) 440-331-5963

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & The RainForest 216-661-6500/24-hour information. 3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH 44109 clemetzoo.com Office of the Zoo Director 216-635-3330 Education Programs/Volunteers 216-635-3391 Travel Programs 216-635-3331 Marketing & Public Relations 216-635-3338 School Group Reservations 216-635-3308 Groups/Parties/Private Events/ Facility Rentals 216-635-3389 Cleveland Zoological Society 216-661-6500, ext. 4421

Winter Recreation 216-635-3200

Chalet/Tobogganing Mill Stream Run Reservation Strongsville 440-572-9990

Golf

Golf Tee Reservations (24 hours) and directions, hours, fees etc. 216-635-3673 clevelandmetroparks.com Golf Services – for general course info and inquires 440-232-7247 Big Met Golf Course 4811 Valley Parkway Rocky River Reservation Fairview Park 440-331-1070 Food Service/Catering: Big Met Grille 440-333-5575 Little Met Golf Course 18599 Old Lorain Road Rocky River Reservation Cleveland 216-941-9672 Manakiki Golf Course 35501 Eddy Road North Chagrin Reservation Willoughby Hills 440-942-2500 Food Service/Catering: Sammy’s of Manakiki 440-946-1140 Mastick Woods Golf Course 19900 Puritas Road Rocky River Reservation Cleveland 216-267-5626 Food Service/Catering: Eagle’s Nest Cafe 216-267-5626 Seneca Golf Course 975 Valley Parkway Brecksville Reservation Broadview Heights 440-526-0043 Food Service/Catering: Back 9 Grill 440-546-7797 Shawnee Hills Golf Course 18753 Egbert Road Bedford Reservation Bedford 440-232-7184 Food Service/Catering: Double Bogey Grille 440-786-7587 Sleepy Hollow Golf Course 9445 Brecksville Road Brecksville Reservation Brecksville 440-526-4285 Food Service/Catering: Theo’s of Sleepy Hollow 440-546-1555 Washington Golf Course 3841 Washington Park Blvd. Washington Reservation 216-641-1864 The First Tee of Cleveland 216-641-7799

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education Administration 216-341-9225 Institute of the Great Outdoors 216-341-1704 Historical Interpretation 440-786-8530 Voyageur Canoe Paddle Wallace/Hinckley Lakes 440-786-8530 West Creek Reservation 216-341-9225 Youth Outdoors 216-206-1010

Outdoor Education Facilities CanalWay Center E. 49th Street entrance Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1000 Brecksville Nature Center 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive Brecksville Reservation Brecksville 440-526-1012 Garfield Park Nature Center 11350 Broadway Avenue Garfield Park Reservation Garfield Heights 216-341-3152 North Chagrin Nature Center Sunset Lane Entrance North Chagrin Reservation Mayfield Village 440-473-3370 Rocky River Nature Center 24000 Valley Parkway Rocky River Reservation North Olmsted 440-734-6660 Look About Lodge 37374 Miles Rd., east of Rt. 91 South Chagrin Reservation 440-247-7075 EarthWords Nature Shops CanalWay Center Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1003 Hinckley Lake Boathouse and Store Hinckley 330-278-2160 North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511 Rocky River Nature Center North Olmsted 440-734-7576 NatureTracks Education Unit/EcoExplorers 216-341-1707 Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Bay Village 440-871-WILD

Boating Emerald Necklace Marina 1500 Scenic Park Drive Rocky River Reservation Lakewood 216-226-3030 Food Service/Catering: Sweetwater Landing 216-228-2233 Kayak Rentals 41° North Coastal Kayak Adventures Rocky River Reservation 1-866-529-2541 Hinckley Boathouse West Drive, Hinckley Lake Hinckley Reservation Hinckley Township 330-278-2160 Wallace Lake Off Valley Parkway, south of Bagley Road Mill Stream Run Reservation, Berea Quarry Rock Café

Swimming

440-331-8111 Hotline 216-635-3383 Hinckley Lake Hinckley Reservation Hinckley Township Huntington Beach Huntington Reservation Bay Village Ledge Pool and Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation Hinckley Township Ledge Rock Café Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation Berea Quarry Rock Café

Cleveland Metroparks Affiliates and Clubs Achievement Centers for Children Camp Cheerful 440-238-6200 Mill Stream Run Reservation BAYarts Huntington Reservation 440-871-6543 www.bayarts.net Vento 440-835-4530 Brecksville Historical Society Brecksville Reservation 440-526-7165 Brecksville Stables Brecksville Reservation 440-526-6767 www.brecksvillestables.com Brooklyn Exchange Cabin Hinckley Reservation 330-577-8882 exchangecabin@gmail.com Chagrin Valley Trails and Riding Club South Chagrin Reservation 216-635-3200 Cleveland Archery Club 216-635-3200 Cleveland Natural Science Club 440-247-4005 or 440-247-0151 Hinckley Historical Society Hinckley Reservation 330-278-3159 Huntington Playhouse Huntington Reservation 440-871-8333 www.huntingtonplayhouse.com Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Intergrove Lodge 1-800-852-4474 www.gsneo.org Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Huntington Reservation 440-871-2900 www.lensc.org Olmsted Historical Society Rocky River Reservation 216-501-3345 www.olmstedhistoricalsociety.org Rocky River Stables Rocky River Reservation 216-267-2525 (lessons & boarding – no trail rides) www.valleyriding.org

Affiliates are supported, but not operationally-funded, by Cleveland Metroparks. These outstanding non-profit organizations depend on class fees, special events, benefactor initiatives, and your financial support to operate. Your contributions and volunteer service are encouraged.